It'll buff right out. On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Ugh. Seats are trashed and the headlight wipers are askew. Call it minor, > but when I see headlight wipers that aren't parked or adjusted properly, > all sorts of alarm bells go off. That's a tell for a car that wasn't cared > for. > > Thanks, > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Mar 13, 2015, at 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > Found one. It looks awesome. > > > > http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ctd/4907462209.html > > > >> On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel < > astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> To interpolate, the lowest mileage good condition, running, safe to > drive 1999 S500 would be your first choice. > >> > >> -Good cosmetics - no body work needed > >> -Must be driveable > >> -Color irrelevant > >> -Driving distance from Tampa, preferably via cheap OW air ticket. > >> > >> Got it. > >> > >> > >> > >> - > >> > >>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> Easy: > >>> > >>> I'm looking primarily for a W140 chassis, ideally an S500 or S420 from > model years 1997-1999. Color is not important. Mileage is not a deal > breaker either, primarily based on condition and maintenance records. The > two W140s I currently own both have over 270,000 miles each, but both have > maintenance histories and were well cared for by previous owners. > >>> > >>> I'm sort of considering an E55 (2000-2001) if I could find one or > possibly an E430 from 1999-2002. These are definitely second choices as I > don't know this chassis well. > >>> > >>> I'm looking to spend maybe $5,000 or less, slightly more for the right > car if I find it. > >>> > >>> Cosmetics are the top of the list, as I don't do bodywork or paint. > Removable parts such as bumpers are one thing, but if it involves paint or > panel repair, no thanks. For a point of reference, I would trade cosmetics > for mechanicals if the car has issues. I can fix just about anything > mechanical, but I don't do bodywork. > >>> > >>> I should be able to get in the car and drive it home without concerns. > I don't want a project car or a beater, I want something nice that may need > a little TLC. I'll pay for a nice example, I'm not against spending the > money on a good car with good provenance. > >>> > >>> As for travel, I've gone just about everywhere for the right vehicle, > but my time is really tight for the next month or two so the closer it is > to FL the better. I have a line on a really nice 2001 E55 but it's in > Portland, OR and the extra $1,000 to ship it just doesn't make it a good > deal for me. I can't justify the time and expense it would take to drive > it back, or for that matter, fly out and check it out. > >>> > >>> Dan > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> > >>> > On Mar 13, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel < > astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > >>> > > >>> > OK, game on. I need the model, year and color scheme as well as any > other particular ranking criteria, such as mileage and how far you'll > travel. > >>> > > >>> >> On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> The later S class models are all over the place here and cheap as > wine - no doubt for a reason. I looked into these in the past and saw far > too many things that frightened me, so I avoid them like the plague. > >>> >> > >>> >> Thanks, > >>> >> > >>> >> Dan > >>> >> > >>> >> Sent from my iPad > >>> >> > >>> >> > On Mar 12, 2015, at 10:40 PM, clay <redgh...@comcast.net> wrote: > >>> >> > > >>> >> > The w220 is not an upgrade to a very nice condition w140. > >>> >> > > >>> >> > The fit and finish is on a par with a late model korean car. The > value for a very low mile w220 is much under $19k. The w222 is a bit > closer to the $20k mark. I can pick up the 2000-2005 S series hovering > around $10k or less all day long in PNW. > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > clay > >>> >> > > >>> >> > 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap > >>> >> > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > >>> >> > 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran > >>> >> > 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV > >>> >> > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> > > >>> >> >> On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> 2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but > they're around $19k, which is more than I want to spend. > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> Thanks! > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> Dan > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> >>> I picked up my 99 from one of my dealers that got it in on > trade several years ago for 2k. It was a very nice car until my wife got > ahold of it. I will keep my eyes open for one of those also but I would > look for a 99 and up, 00 and up has the facelift > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> >>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> >>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> What years are best? > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> The few that have been on the market around here lately have > been beaters. > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> Find me a nice trade in from one of your dealer buddies and > I'll fly out and drive it home. > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> Dan > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> Sent from my iPad > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>>>> > >>> >> >>>>> You need a e430, driving mine right now it's mighty fast > >>> >> >>>>> > >>> >> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> >> >>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> Could be. > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> I'm bumming out, as I haven't been able to find anything > decent in this market for the last month, or if I have, it's gone before I > can see it. > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> Still on the hunt for a 1997-99 S500, S420 or S320, or a > nice 2001 E55. > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> There's a 2001 E55 I'm going to look at tomorrow if it's > still around, but it's at a little Mom & Pop dealer, which I'm not keen > about. I really prefer to buy from a private party... > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> Dan > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> Most likely it was wholesaled > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>> Sold before they could even get pictures on their web > site.... > >>> >> >>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>> Dan > >>> >> >>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> Cassette player! > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> --R > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>>> On 3/11/15 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >>> >> >>>>>>>>>> I don't like these guys, but.... > >>> >> >>>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>>> > http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm > >>> >> >>>>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>>>> Dan > >>> >> > > >>> >> _______________________________________ > >>> >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> >> > >>> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> >> > >>> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> >> > https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > > >>> _______________________________________ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> > https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> > >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
